S7E55 - Five Security Trends That Will Force Hard Conversations in 2026

In this special episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer shares five cybersecurity predictions for 2026 grounded in real-world patterns — not hype. From the tightening of SOC 2 audits and the rise of “vibe coding” risks, to a coming shakeout in the vCISO market, influencer-driven security shaming, and the growing dangers of contractor misclassification, this episode explores the second-order consequences many organizations are already overlooking.If you’re a business leader, CISO, or vCISO, this episode will challenge assumptions and help you see where governance failures quietly become security failures.